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Fundraising Officer – Directorate Of Resource Mobilization
Daystar University
Rest of Kenya | , Full Time | Education / Teaching
End date 20 May 2024
Purpose of the Job:
The incumbent supports the Director of Resource Mobilization in the cultivation and management of donor relationships, coordinates fundraising events and campaigns, and ensures the effective implementation of fundraising strategies. With a focus on revenue generation, relationship building, and campaign management, the Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in securing financial resources to advance the university's mission and vision.
Requirements:
- Christian commitment and practice.
- Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university or its equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of resource mobilization-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.
- Demonstrable experience in Business Development, Fundraising, Communication and Relationship Management.
- Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals.
- Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.
Responsibilities.
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Identify and prioritize potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and supporters.
- Explore opportunities to establish new partnerships and collaborations with potential donors. Oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are well-planned and executed.
- Develop creative and compelling fundraising appeals to attract donations.
- Prepare grant proposals and applications for corporates, foundations and government funding.
- Research and identify appropriate grant opportunities for the organization.
- Organize fundraising events, to generate financial support.
- Coordinate logistics, marketing, and participant engagement for successful events.
- Develop and manage budgets related to fundraising activities.
- Provide regular reports to leadership on fundraising progress, outcomes, and challenges.
- Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards related to fundraising activities.
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor information, and financial transactions.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communication teams to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Effectively communicate the impact of donations and the organization's mission to potential supporters.
- Foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment within the team.
- Stay informed about fundraising trends, best practices, and changes in the philanthropic landscape.
- Continuously assess and adapt fundraising strategies based on industry developments.
- Support the Director Resource Mobilization in preparation of internal and external reports
- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.